MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivers window not working
Engine under shield insecure
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged causing brake pad warning light to illuminate
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Drivers window not working
Engine under shield insecure
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged causing brake pad warning light to illuminate
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
drivers window not working
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
drivers window not working
oil level on minimum
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear tyre 2mm
Slight perishing on all 4 tyres
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre 2mm
Slight perishing on all 4 tyres
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KX53 OJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 OJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KX53 OJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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